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CARE
Your Range and Its Features .....................................
Cooktop Controls .......................................................
Clock and Timer ..........................................................
Oven Controls .............................................................
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6
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6
Oven Vent ........ r......................................................
5, 6
Oven Cooking .............................................................
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Broiling ........................................................................
8
Self-Clean Cycle ....................................................
9, 10
Removal of Packaging Tape .................................... 12
Cleaning Tips ......................................................
10, 11
Removable Range Parts .................................... 12, 13
BEFORE
CALLING
FOR SERVICE
What to Do Before Calling for Service .............. 14, 15
Thermosta! Adjustments .........................................
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WARRANTY
MODEL
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93331
USE • CARE • SAFETY
MANUAL
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• ALL RANGES
• INJURY
CAN TiP
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RESULT
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INSTRUCTIONS
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TOOLS NEEDED:
DEVICE
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BRACKET
KIT NO. 342473
Phillips head screwdriver
1 3/8" open end or adjustable wrench
Bracket attaches to floor or wallto hold either right or left
rear leg leveler, if faetenlng to floor, be surethat screws
do not penetrate electrical wiring or plumbing. If this
cannot be determined, use shorter screws that will not
penetrate through flooring.
If the bracket came with your range, It Is shipped attached to the lower range back. Remove and discard
the shipping screw that holds the bracket and then
follow instructions below.
3. Determine whether you will anchor the bracket to the
floor or wall. Fasten the bracket securely with the
screws provided. Screws are self-drilling In wood,
plywood, particle and chip board, and most metal
framing. Itattachlngtomasonry,
youcanbuysultable
screws and anchors at hardware stores. Use a
masonry drill to drill the required holes.
4. Using the wrench, back out the four leg levelers at
least two turns. See your installation guide for more
leveling Information before positioning range.
1. Decide whether the bracket will be installed on the
right or left side of range location.
5°
2. If the bracket side of the range is adjacent to a
cabinet, place the bracket against back wall and
cabinet as shown In Figure 1.
If there is no adjacent cabinet, determine where the
location of the range side (painted outside panel) will
be. Place the bracket with its outside edge at this
location and against back wall. See Figure 1.
ADJACENT CABINET OR FINAL
LOCATION OF RANGE SIDE
PANEL
Slide the range Into place. Be sure rear leg leveler
fully engages slot In bracket. If range cannot be
moved back far enough for rear leg leveler to enter
bracket, move bracket forward as required and attach
to floor in new location.
BRACKET
OUTSIDE EDGE OF
SCREW MUST ENTER_
FLUSH WITH LEFT OR
RIGHT SIDE OF RANGE
WOOD OR METAL |
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WALL
PLATE
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WALL BEHIND
ATTACHMENT TO WALL
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
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IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR SAFETY
SAVE
Read
appliances,
all instructions
basic
safety
THESE
before
using
precautions
INSTRUCTIONS
this appliance.
should
When
be followed,
using
including
electrical
the following:
Teach child ran not to play with range
knobs or any other part of the range.
Never leave children alone or unattended where a range Is In use.
CAUTION:
Items
of interest
to children
should not be stored in cabinets
above
the range
or on the
backsplash
of the range.
Children climbing
on the range to
reach items could be seriously
injured.
Never let anyone climb, sit or stand
on the open door or any other part of
the range. Their weight may make
the range tip over.
Never leave the oven door open when
you are not watching the range.
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NESAF08_
To insure safety for yourself and your home, please read your Owner's Manual
carefully. Keep it handy for quick easy reference. Pay close attention to the
safety sections of your manual. You can recognize the safety sections by
looking for the A
symbol or the word "Safety".
Always
keep the range area clear
and free from things that will burn.
Never use your range for warming
or heating a room. You could be
burned or seriously Injured. Such
misuse could also cause damage to
the range.
CAUTION:
Never
store
things
In an
oven or near cooktop elements/
burners. These things may catch
fire and plastic Items could melt.
Never wear loose clothing when
using your range. Such clothing
could catch fire.
Never use a towel or other bulky cloth
as a potholder. Such cloths could
catch tire on a hot element/burner.
Never let pot handles stick out
over the front of the range. Turn
handles In so th_ they cannot be
bumped Into. Keep the handles
away from other hot surface elements/burners.
Never
leave cooktop elements/
burners unwatched at high heat
settings. Bollovers cause smokIng and greasy splllovers could
catch fire.
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
Keep this book for later use.
Be sure your range Is installed and grounded properly
by a qua,lied technician.
Always use care when touching surface elements,
oven beating elements or Inside the oven. Heating
elements could be hot enough to burn you even If they
are dark In color. The oven vent duct and oven door may
also become hot during oven use.
Alter broiling, always take the broiler pan out ol the
oven and clean It. Leftover grease In the broiler pen can
catch on fire next time you use the pan.
Always use dry potholders when removing pans from
the oven. Moist or damp potholders can cause steam
burns.
Always use care when opening oven door. Let hot air
and steam out before moving food.
Always follow cleaning Instructions In this book.
Always keep the range clean. Food and grease are
easy to ignIte. Clean the oven regularly.
Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains or
drapes a safe distance away from your range.
Always keep wooden and plastic utensils or canned
food a safe distance away from your range.
Always keep the appliance area clear and free from
things that will burn, gasollne and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
Always remove the broiler pan and other utensils from
the oven before a self-clean cycle.
Clean Only parts listed in the Manual.
Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, potholders, and
linens a safe distance away from your range. Never
store such Items In or near your range.
Never heet unopened food containers. Pressurebuildup
may make container burst and cause injury.
Never leave jars or cans of fat or drippings on or near
the range. Never let grease build up on your range. You
can keep grease fires from starting if you clean up
grease and spills after each range use.
Never use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms or drip
bowls. Improper use of foil could start a fire.
Be sure everyone in your home knows what to do
in case of a fire.
Read and understand
this information
NOW!
Should you ever need it, you will net have time for
reading.
• COOKTOP
GREASE
FIRE
Never use water on a grease fire - It will only
spread the flames.
Never pick up a flaming pan...instead:
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Never blOck free airflow through the oven vent.
Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deep fat
fryer. WaIt until the fat has cooled.
Place oven racks In desired poslUon while oven Is cool.
If racks must be handled when hot, do not let potholder
contact hot heating element In oven.
Choose pots and pans with flat bottoms, large enough
to cover the entire cooktop element. This will cut down
the risk of setUng potholders or clothing on fire with an
uncovered element and waste less energy.
Only some kinds of glass or ceramic pans can be used
for cooktop cooking. Be sure that the pen you use will
not break when heated on the cooktop elements.
Never try to clean utensils, cookware or removable
parts of your range In the oven during a self-clean cycle.
Never rub, move, clean or damage the door gasket on
self-cleaning oven. The gasket Is essential for s good
seal.
I! the self-cleaning
mode malfunctions,
turn Off
and disconnect the power supply. Have serviced by a
qualified technician.
Never try to repair or replace any part of the range
unless Instructions are given in this book. All other
work should be done by a skilled technician.
Do Not Use Oven Cleaners -- No commercla! oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any part of the oven.
Never put removable heating elements In water. Do not
put them in a dishwasher. Do not put them In the sellclean cycle ot your oven.
Never use the cooktop without reflector pans or drip
bowls in place. If these pans or bowls are not there
during cooking, wiring or other range parts may be
damaged.
Never clean cooktop surface when it Is hot. Some
cleaners produce noxious fumes and wet cloths could
cause steam burns if used on a hot surface.
1. Turn off the element.
2. Smother the fire with a tightly fitting pan.lid,
baking soda, or a foam_ halon, or dry chemical
extinguisher.
OVEN
FIRE
Do not try to move the pan.
1. Close oven door and turn controls off.
2. If fire continues,
throw baking soda on the
fire, or use a foam, halon, or dry chemical
extinguisher.
Never use water on a grease fire m It will only
spread the flames.
NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement
Act requires the Governor ot California to publish a list of
substances knowntothe stateto cause birth defectsor other
reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
The fiberglass Insulation In self-clean ovens gives off a
very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleanIng cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with
an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
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YOUR
IMPORTANT:
Cooktop Control
(See pa
RANGE
The model and serial number of your range can be found on a tag, behind the
storage drawer panel, on the left side of the range front frame.
Cooktop Indicator
Light (glows when any
cooking element Is on)
Oven Indicator
Light
(glows when bake or broil
elements are cycling on;
When baking, oven Is
Ight first
goes out.)
Oven Temp Knob
Clock and Timer
{See pages 6 & 15)
(See page 6)
Clean Indicator Light
(Glows when clean
cycle is on)
Oven Light Switch
turn oven
light ON and OFF)
Oven Set Knob
(See pages 6 & 9)
Removable Plug-In
Elements and Chrome
Reflector Bowls
Oven Vent
(Below elementarea may get hot
during oven use;
DO NOT block vent.
See page 6)
(See page 11)
Lift-Up Cooktop
Oven Door Latch
(Locks door during
Self-clean cycle)
Oven Door
LocldUnlock Handle
(For Self-clean Cycle only;
See page 9)
Removable
Oven Racks
(See page 13)
Oven Bake Element
Model and Serial
Number Location
Removable
Oven Door
(See page 13)
Removable
Storage Drawer
(See page 12)
Oven Door Gasket
(See pages 9 8, 10)
Broiler pan and grid
(See pages 8 & 10)
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TO START THINGS COOKING
COOKTOP
COOKING
The sign near each cooktop control knob shows which
element Is turned on by that knob.
For best cooking results and energy efficient operation,
you should usa pans that:
A_Have flat bottoms and straight sides.
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Oe
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B. Have light handles that do not tilt pans.
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C. Are about the same size as the element.
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Left
Front
To operate
Left
Right
Rear
Rear
cooktop controls:
Right
Front
1. Push to turn.
2. Set on or between marks for desired heat.
An Indicator light will glow when any cooktop element
ison.
OFF
COOKTOPCONTROL
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CLOCK
MED
AND
OVEN •
right rear cooktop
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OVEN
Never line the bowls below cooktop
elements
with aluminum foil. Foil can
block normal heat flow and damage the
range.
This is especially
true if foil
blocks the oven vent tube under the
element.
CONTROLS
OVENSET
TEMP
OFF
TO SET THE CLOCK:
Push in and turn CLOCK KNOB to sat time. Turn knob
without pushing in to set timer hand back to OFF.
TO SET THE TIMER:
Turn CLOCK KNOB counterclockwise
in.
without pushing
To turn off buzzer after time is up, reset timer hand to
OFF.
NOTE:
The timer Is a reminder only and will not control
the range.
TO BAKE, ROAST OR BROIL:
Be sure that the OVEN SET KNOB is turned to BAKE for
baking or roasting or BROIL for broiling.
1. Sat the OVEN TEMP KNOB to desired tempersture or
to BROIL.
For broiling the OVEN TEMP KNOB must be set to
500 BROIL.
2. When finished, turn OVEN SET KNOB to OFF.
NOTE: To set an automatic
time of day must be correct
AUTOMATIC
OVEN
oven operation,
on the clock.
the
OFF:
1. Turn the OVEN SET KNOB to TIME BAKE (oven
Indicator light will glow).
2. Push In and turn STOP TIME KNOB to sat time when
oven will turn off. DELAY START TIME should show
same as clock.
3. Set OVEN TEMP KNOB to desired temperature.
4. When finished, turn OVEN SET KNOB to OFF.
AUTOMATIC
OVEN
ON AND OFF:
1. Turn the OVEN SET KNOB to TIME BAKE.
2. Push In and turn DELAY START TIME KNOB to set
time when oven will turn on.
3. Push in and turn STOP TIME KNOB to set time when
oven will turn off.
4. Set OVEN TEMP KNOB to desired temperature.
5. When finished, turn OVEN SET KNOB to OFF.
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OVEN
COOKING
When cooking a food for the first time In your new
oven, use time given on recipes as a guide.
Do not lock the oven door during baking. The
lock/unlock handle Is used for self-cleaning only.
Your new oven has been set correctly st the factory
and Is apt to be more accurate than the oven It
replaced.
Avoid opening the door too often to check the food
during baking as heat will be lost. This may cause
poor baking results.
After you have used your oven for awhile, If you feel
your oven should be hotter or cooler, you can adjust
It yourself. See THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENTS in
this manual.
Cakes, cookies, muffins, and quick breads should
be baked In shiny pans -- to reflect the heat -because they should have a light golden crust.
Yeast breeds and pis crusts should be baked In
glass or dull (non-shiny) pans -- to absorb the heat
-- because they should have a brown, crisp crust.
Always follow recipe carefully.
Measure ingredients properly.
Use proper pan placement.
Be sure the underside of the pan is shiny too.
Darkened undersides will absorb the heat and may
cause over-browning on the bottom of your food.
Place pans on the oven racks with 1" - 1 1/2" of alr
space on all sides of each pan. Avoid overcrowding
the oven.
Pans too close to each other, to oven walls or to the
oven bottom, block the free movement of air. Improper air movement causes uneven browning and
cooking.
f
f
f
2 cake layers
Oven temperatures should be reduced 25 degrees
below recommended temperatures if exterior of pan
Is predarkened, darkened by age or oven proof
glass.
4 cake layers
When baking several Items stagger pans so that no
pan Is directly above another.
Always turn oven to OFF before removing food.
During baking, avoid frequent door openings. Keep
oven door open as short a time as possible.
Let the oven preheat thoroughly before cooking
baked products. Watch the oven Indicator light and
put the food In the oven promptly after the IIg ht goes
out.
Never let food such as dairy products,
fish, meat, poultry, etc., sit for more
than I hour before cooking starts when
you set your oven for a delay start.
Room
temperature
promotes
the
growth of harmful bacteria.
Be sure
the oven light is off because heat from
the bulb will speed bacteria growth.
There may be some odor when the oven Is first used.
This Is caused by the heating of new parts and
Insulation.
Do not cover an entire oven rack with foil. The foil
can block normal heat flow and cause poor baking
results. Do not place any foil directly above the bake
element. Foil used on the oven bottom under the
element may damage the oven surface; therefore, it
should not be used.
Cookies should be baked on flat cookie sheets
without sides to allow the air to circulate properly.
When recipes require preheating, have food nearby
before you open the oven door. If the oven door Is
allowed to remain open for more than a brief time,
the preheat temperature will be lost.
Use residual heat In oven whenever possible to
finish cooking casseroles, oven meals, etc. Use
residual heat when warming rolls or precooked
desserts.
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BROILING
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Do not cover the entire broiler
grid with foil. Poor drainage
of hot fat may cause a broiler
fire.
Do not lock oven door during broiling.
The
lock/unlock handle Is used for self-cleaning only.
Broiling Is cooking by direct heat from the broil
burner. Tender cuts of meat or marinated meat
should be selected for bronlng. For best results
steaks and chops should be at least 3/4" thick.
If a fire starts, close the oven
door and turn controls off. If
fire continues,
throw baking
soda on the fire. Do not put
water on the fire.
Alter placing food on the broiler pen, put the pen on
the rack In the lower oven. The recommended rack
POSITIONING
position and cooking time can be found In the chart
at right.
BROILER
PAN
Rock
Position
4 : Highest
1 : Lowest
Total Time
(minutes)
Rare
4
9-11
Medium
3
13-15
Well Done
3
21-23
Medium - 1" Thick
3
16-18
Medium - 1/2" Thick
4
7-9
Lamb Chops - 1" Thick
3
16-21
Do not preheat when broiling. Preheating may
cause the thermostat to cycle the broil burner off
and on. For even broiling on both sides, start the
food on a cold pan.
Pork Chops - 1" Thick
3
27-29
Pork Chops - 1/2" Thick
3
16-18
Ham Slice - 1/2" Thick
3
11-12
Trim the outer layer of fat from steaks and chops.
Slit the fatty edges to keep the meat from curllng.
Fish (Fillets)
3
11-13
Chicken (Pieces)
2
45-55
Frankfurters
3
8-11
Bacon
3
9-11
The closer the food is to the broil burner, the faster
t he meat browns on the outside, yet stays red to pink
In the center. Moving the meat farther away from the
burner lets the meat cook to the center while
browning outside. Side one should be cooked I - 2
minutes longer than side two.
Food
Steak - 1" Thick
Your oven door should be open to
the
broil stop
position
while
broiling.
If the door is closed the
food will roast and not broil.
Ground Beef Patties
Use only the broller pan and grid that came with your
range for broiling. They are designed for proper
drainage of fat and liquids and help prevent spatter,
smoke or fire.
Formaxlmum juiciness, salt the first side just before
turning the meat. Salt the second side just before
serving.
Brush chicken and fish with butter several times as
they broil. When broiling fish, grease the grid to
prevent sticking and broil with skin side down. It Is
not necessary to turn fish.
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Never leave a soiled broiler pan in the range.
Grease In the pan may smoke or burn the next time
the oven Is used.
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Be sure you know the correct procedure for
putting out a grease tire. See the section on
safety.
This chart is a general guide. The size, weight, thickness, and atartlng temperature of the food, as well as
your own personal preference, will affect the cooking
time. Times In the chart are based on the food being at
refrigerator temperature.
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THE SELF-CLEAN
BEFORE A CLEAN
CYCLE
1. Set DELAY START TIME KNOB on the clock to the
present time of day.
2. Set the STOP TIME knob to the time of day when you
want the clean cycle to end.
Note:
The oven will not unlock until the
CYCLE
1. Remove t he broil pan and g rld, oven racks, all utensils
and any foil that may be In the oven. Do not try to
clean utensils or any other objects In the oven during
a self-clean cycle. If oven racks are left in the
range during a clean cycle, they will darken,
lose their luster and become hard to slide, if
you choose to leave the racks in the oven, you can
polish the edges of the racks with steel wool and
apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the rack
edges after the self-clean cycle. This will make the
racks easier to slide.
temperature
has dropped
the stop time.
to e safe level after
3. Turn OVEN SET KNOB to CLEAN.
4. Turn OVEN TEMP KNOB counterclockwise to CLEAN.
Turn the knob all the way until It stops.
5. Slide the door lock/unlock handle all the way to the
right to lock the door. You may need to press on the
door slightly to get It to lock.
2. Soil on the oven front frame, under the front edge of
the cooktop, the door liner outside the door gasket
and t he front edge of the oven cavity (about 1"Into the
oven) will not be cleaned during a clean cycle (see
illust ration below). Clean these areas by hand before
starting a clean cycle.
Use hot water with a soap-filled steel wool pad, then
rinse well.
OVEN
•
TEMP
OVEN SET
OFF
FRONT FRAME
CLEA_
/
"_""DOOR LINER
TO INTERRUPT
3. Wipe up heavy splllovers on the oven bottom. Too
mucl_ soil may cause smoking during the clean cycle.
2. Allow sufficient time for cooling.
Do not force the door lock handle. Slide door lock/
unlock handle to left to unlock door.
3. Allow sufficient time for cooling.
WHEN
A CLEAN
CYCLE
IS FINISHED:
1. Stop time will be the same as the time of day.
2. Allow sufficient time for cooling. Do not |orce the
door lock handle. Slide door lock/unlock handle to
left to unlock door.
3. Turn OVEN SET KNOB to OFF. Turn OVEN TEMP
KNOB clockwise.
For your safety, the oven door cannot
be unlocked while the oven is at cleaning temperature.
After a clean cycle,
the door cannot be unlocked until the
temperature
has droppedto a safe level.
AFTER
A CLEAN
CYCLE
After a clean cycle, you may notice some white ash In the
oven. Just wipe It up with a damp cloth.
If white spots remain, scrub them with a soap-filled steel
wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a white
vinegar and water mixture. These deposits are usually
a salt residue t hat cannot be removed by t he clean cycle.
If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle, the cycle
CYCLE:
Recommended Cleaning Times:
Light Soil ............................................ 1 1/2 hours
Moderate Soil .................................... 2 1/2 hours
Heavy Soil .......................................... 3 1/2 hours
CYCLE:
1. Turn STOP TIME knob to the current time of day.
4. DO NOT rub or clean the door gasket (seal). The
fiberg lass material of the gasket has an extremely low
resistance to abrasion. An Intact and well-fitting oven
door gasket is essential for energy efficient oven
operation and good baking results. If you notice the
gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged in any
way, or if it has become displaced on the door, you
should have it replaced. The door gasket Is designed
with a 5" to 6" gap at the bottom to allow proper air
circulation.
TO SET A CLEAN
A CLEAN
9
may be repeated.
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TO SET DELAYED
CLEAN
CYCLE:
NOTE: Clock must be sot to correct time of day.
1. Turn OVEN SET KNOB to CLEAN.
4. Turn OVEN TEMP KNOB to CLEAN. Turn the knob
all the way until It stops.
2. Set the Delay Start Time Knob on the clock to the time
of day when you want cleaning to begin.
5. Slide the door lock/unlock handle all the way to the
right to lock the door.
3. Set the Stop Time Knob to the time of day when you
want the clean cycle to end. (See recommended
cleaning times on previous page.)
After cleaning ends, wait for oven to cool. Turn OVEN SET
KNOB and OVEN TEMP KNOBtoOFF. SlldedoorlockhJnlock
handletoleft to unlock door. Neverforcethe door lock hendle.
CLEANING
TIPS
On the following pages, all removable parts on your range are shown. Refer to those pages when cleaning your range.
Warm water, a mild detergent and a soft cloth are safe to use on all cleanable parts of your range.
Do not use metal scoudng pads, except where recommended.
PART
CLEANING
MATERIALS
REMARKS
DO not use abrasive cleaners. Knobs pull
off for easier cleaning.
Control panel and knobs
Detergent, warm water, soft cloth
Porcelain enameled
cooktop
Detergent, warm water, plastic or nylon scouring pad, cleansing powder
Clean after each splllover. If acidic foods
(such as hot fruit fillings, milk, tomatoes,
sauerkraut or sauces with vinegar or lemon juice) should spill on the cooktop, use
a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe up right away. When the surface has cooled, wash
and rinse. For other spills, such as fat spatterlngs, wash with soap and water when
cooled and then rinse. Polish with a dry cloth.
Self-cleaning oven
finish
Detergent, warm water and/or soaptilled steel wool pad
Do not use oven cleaner In or around
any part of the oven
RInsa well after cleanlng. Cleaning Inside the
oven need only be done as an optional touchup between solf-clean cycles. See the selfcleaning section for more information.
Oven door gasket
Do Not clean
Do Not clean the door gasket; the fiberglass
materialof the gasket has an extremely low resistanceto abrasion. An Intactand well-fitting
oven door gasket Is essential for energy efficient oven operation and good baking results.
If you noticethe gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged In any way, or if it has become
displaced on the door, you should have It replaced.
Oven racks
Detergent,
warm water,
soap-filled
Remove from oven to clean. Rinse thor-
scouring pad, plastic scouring pad
oughly.
Burner box bottom (area
under cooktop)
Detergent and water
Clean after each splllover with detergent
and water. Dry well.
Broiler pan and grid
Detergent,warm water, soap-fflied scourIng pad, commercial oven cleaner (pan
only)
Remove soiled pan from oven to cool.
Drain fat or drippings. Fill pan with warm
water. Sprinkle grid with detergent and
cover with damp cloth or paper towels. Let pan and grid soak for a few minutes. Rinse
or scour as needed. Dry well. Grid and pan may be washed In a dishwasher.
Glass
Glass cleaner and paper towels
10
Remove stubborn soil with paste of baking
soda and water. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners. Rlnso thoroughly.
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CLEANING
TIPS
(cont.)
r
PART
CLEANING
MATERIALS
REMARKS
Chrome drip bowls
Bowls can permanently
discolor if
exposed to excessive
heat or if soil
is allowed to bake on.
Brown food stains
Detergent and water, plastic scouring
pads, mlld abrasive cleaners, soapfilled scouring pads, ammonia
Blue/gold heat
stains
Metal Polish
After each use, wash, rinse and dry to
prevent difficult soils. If heavily soiled,
place an ammonia-soaked paper towel on
stains to loosen soil, then gently scrub
with plastic scouring pad.
These stains are caused by overheaUng,
normally occur over a period of fime, and
usually are permanent.
To minimize:
1. Avoid excesstve useofthe high heatsetting. Use Itto startcooking, then lowerthe heatsetting
to finish cooking.
2. Use flat bottom pans that do not extend more than two Inches from the surface element.
REMOVABLE
KNOBS
The control knobs may be removed for easy cleaning by
pulling the knob straight off stem. Be sure that the knob
is in the OFF position before removal.
2. Check the Inside of the knob and find the molded rib.
3. Replace the knob by fitting the molded rib inside the
knob into the clear groove on the stem.
Hint: Slip a thin cloth (such as a handkerchief) or a piece
of string under and around the knob edge and pull up.
MOLDED
RIB
Caution:
Read these instructions
carefully before replacing
the knobs, Replacing
the knobs
improperly will damage the knobs and the spring
clip on the stems. If this happens, the knobs will
fit loosely.
To replace
the knob:
1. The knob stem has a groove In each side. The groove
on one side has a spring clip. The other groove is
clear (see illustration).
REMOVABLE
COOKTOP
SPRING
CLIP
UNITS
The cooktop elements can be unplugged and the bowls
removed for cleaning.
Be sure all cooktop unit control knobs are turned
off and elements
are cool before you remove or
replace a cooktop unit.
To remove:
IMPORTANT:
Never operate a cooktop element
without
the bowl in place.
This can cause
scorching of the cooktop, burning of wiring insu.
lation and loss of energy.
1. Grasp element, tilt It upward slightly to clear the
bowl, then pull away from the receptacle. The element
will not sit level when replaced if it is forced too far
upward when _emoved.
2. See the Cleaning Tips Section about Information on
cleaning reflector bowls.
3. Lift out the bowl.
Do not put the element into water. It cleans itself when
heated during normal use.
To replace:
1. Replace the bowl. Be sure the receptacle is showing
In the bowl opening.
Do not lift a plug-in unit more than 1". If you do, it may
2. Slidetheplug of the efament firmly intothe receptacle
not lie flat on the drip pan when you plug it back in.
Repeated lifting of the plug-in unit more than 1" above
and lower the element Into place.
the drip pan can permanently damage the receptacle.
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NECCH42
REMOVAL
OF PACKAGING
TAPE:
When packaging tape is remov_.d from your appliance, you may find some adhesive still on the product. To remove
the ad hestve and assure you do not damage the finish, use an application of household liquid dlshwashlng detergent,
mineral o11,or cooking oil. Apply with a soft cloth. DO NOT use a plastic pad or equivalent. Wipe dry and then apply
an appliance polish to thoroughly clean and protect the surface. This procedure Is also safe for the face of microwave
doors and other plastic parts.
NOTE:
The plastic tape that Is not removed from chrome trlm on range parts CANNOT
REMOVABLE
STORAGE
be removed If baked on.
DRAWER
GUIDE STOP
This drawer gives you space for keeping cookware and bakeware.
Plastics
and flammable
material should not be kept in this drawer.
Do not overload the storage drawer. If the drawer Is too
heavy, it may slip offthetrack when opened. Toopenthe
drawer, grasp the center of the handle and pull straight
out.
To remove:
Pull drawer straight out and lift over the guide stops.
To replace:
Lift over the guide stops and slide drawer Into place.
Thts drawer gives you space for keeping cookware and
bakeware. Plastics and flammable material should not
be kept in this drawer.
REPLACING
THE
OVEN
Be sure that the light switch
LIGHT
is in the off position.
GLASS RETAINER
Do not touch hot oven bulb. Do not touch oven
bulb with wet hands. Do not wipe oven light area
with wet cloth.
Never touch the electrically
bulb when replacing it.
live collar
on the
Electrical
power must be shut off if you have to
replace a broken bulb.
BULB __
1. Unscrew glass cover and remove.
2. Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appllance bulb.
GLASS COVER _
3. Replace the cover.
Note:
We recommend you usea40wattappnancebulb
that Is no longer than 3 1/2".
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REMOVABLE
OVEN
NOTE:
RACKS
Be careful not to scratch the oven finish when
installing or removing oven racks.
To install:
For best performance, remove oven racks durIng a clean cycle, if oven racks are left In the
range durlng a self-clean cycle, they will darken,
lose their luster and become hard to slide.
If you choose to leave the racks In the oven,
you can polish the edges of t he racks with steel
wool and apply a small amount of vegetable oll
to the rack edges after the self-clean cycle.
1. Set the raised back edge of the rack on a pair of rack
guides.
2. Push the rack In until you reach the bump In the rack
guide, then lift the front of the rack and push the rack
all the way In.
To remove:
1. Pull the oven rack out, then up.
Some models have one standard oven rack and one
folding oven rack.
The folding rack can be easily stored away when not in
use.
NOTE:
The racks are designed with stop locks. When placed
correctly on the rack support and extended from the
oven, the stop lock prevents the racks from tilting when
you are removing food from the racks or placing food on
them.
REMOVABLE
OVEN
DOOR
2. Slide the door down onto the hinges as far as it will
go and close the door.
TO remove:
1. Open the door to the stop position (see Illustration).
2. Grasp the door at each side and lift up and off the
hinges. Do not lift door by the handle; glass breakage
or damage to the door could result.
STOP BROIL)POSITION
NOTE: When the door is removed and hinge arms
ere at stop position, do not bump or try to move
the hinge arms.
The hinges could snap back
causing an injury to the hands or damage to the
porcelain on the front of the range.
Cover the
hinges with toweling or empty towel roils while
working in the oven area.
To replace:
HINGE
1. Hold the door over the hinges with the slots at the
bottom edge of the door lined up with the hinges.
The hinge arms must still be in the stop
position.
LIFT-UP
COOKTOP
NOTE:
Some models do not have prop rods.
The cooktop can be raised so the area underneath
can be cleaned.
To raise cook|op:
1. Remove the cooktop units.
2. Grasp the front of the cooktop and lift up until the
support rods snap into position to hold the cooktop.
Porcelain enamel can chip. Handle porcelain enameled
cooktops carefully.
To lower
cooktop:
1. Push In onthe front of the support rodswhile lowering
the cooktop.
PROP RODS
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BEFORE
CALLINP.
Save time and money
FOR SERVICE
_ Check
this list before
you call for service.
To ellmlnateunnecessarv
servme calls, first, read all the Instructions In this manual carefully. Then, if you have a
problem, always cneck tillS list or common proolems and possible solutions before you call for service.
If you do have a problem yot, car'not fi_ y_urself, call ynur nearest Sears Store or Service Center for help. When
calling, have this _rlaJ;uai, th_ - , J-_ _,|_ r_;st, your model number serial number and purchase date handy.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE
DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE
UNTIL YOU CHECK
CAUSE
Check household circuit breaker or fuse.
• Range does not work;
totally inoperative
No power to range
• Oven does not heat;
cooktop elements OK
Oven controls set Incorrectly
Check oven control.
Oven Temp Knob turned too
far past 500 Broil
500 Broil must be aligned with Indicator mark
above Oven Temp Knob.
Element(s) unplugged
Improper operation of control
Check element connecUons by removing and
re-plugging element(s) firmly.
Be sure knob is pushed In while turning.
Oven not
enough
long
Be sure to preheat until Oven Temp Indicator
Light goes out.
Improper rack or pan placement
Maintain uniform alr space around pans and
utensils; see cooking hints section.
Oven vent blocked or covered
Reflector bowl for right rear element must
have hole in the center over the oven vent.
I.
Cooktop
does
work; oven OK
not
Foods do not bake
properly
Check cord (If equlppad) to be sure It Is
plugged in.
preheated
Improper temperature setting
for utensil used
Recipe not followed
Range and oven rack not level
• Reduce temperature 25° for glass or dull/
darkened pans.
Is recipe tested and reliable?
• Check the Installation Instructions for leveling Instructions.
Using Improper cookware
See cooking hints.
• Oven temperature
seems inaccurate
Thermostat calibration
See adjustments described In THERMOSTAT
ADJUSTMENTS section.
• Foods do not broil
Oven door closed
properly
• Oven smokes
• Oven door accidentally locked while bakIng or broiling
Oven emits odor
Opendoor to broil stop position.
Improper rack position
.
Check broil pan placement; see Broiling section.
Oven preheated
Do not preheat when broiling.
Improper utensil used
Use broiler pan and grid supplied with range.
Improper broiling time
Check broiling chart.
Dirty oven
Broiler pan full of grease left
In oven
Check for heavy splllover.
Check pan and grid after each use.
Oven has heated to high temperatures
• Turn Oven Set Knob to OFF. Allow oven to
cool until lock handle slides easily. Never
force door lock/unlock handle.
Oven installation may emit
odor during first few usages
• Put oven through a self-clean cycle to speed
up process of odor "wearing off."
Failure to wipe out excessive
soil during seIFcleaning
• Wipe excessive soil before beginning self
clean cycle.
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NESER58-2
BEFORE
CALLING
FOR SERVICE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE
(continued)
CAUSE
DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE
UNTIL YOU CHECK
Oven will not self-clean
or poor self-cleaning
results
Controls set Incorrectly
Clean cycle Interrupted too
soon
Oven too dirty
Oven door will not un-
Clean cycle not complete
Oven must cool below lock temperature.
lock
Door accidentally locked
while baking or broiling
Turn oven control to OFF. Wait until oven
cools and door will unlock. Do not force
the door lock.
Light switch in OFF position
Check switch setting; see operating instructions.
Light bulb burned out
Check or replace light bulb; see removable parts section of this manual.
Oven
work
light
THERMOSTAT
does
not
ADJUSTMENTS
3. Use a screwdriver to loosen the two screws about 2
turns each.
The temperature In your new oven has been set correctly at the factory, so be sure to follow the recipe
temperatures and times the first few times you bake In
your new oven.
4. Hold the knob handle (A on Ulustrat[on) while turning
the disk (B on Illustration) in the desired direction to
Increaseordecreasethetempemture.
(See illustration
below for "Self-Clean Thermostat.") As you turn, you
should be able to hear clicks and feel notches or
teeth. Each click or notch is 15°F, You can turn up
to 2 clicks or notches in either direction.
We do not recommend the use of Inexpensive thermometers, such as those found in the grocery store, to
readjust the temperature setting of your new oven.
These thermometers can vary by 20 ° - 40°F. Your oven
has been preset to maximize cooking efficiency.
5. When you reach the desired adjustment, retighten
both screws.
If you think the oven should be hotter or cooler, you can
adjust It yourself. To decide how much to change the
temperature, set the oven temperature 25°F higher or
lower than the temperature in your recipe, then bake.
The results Of this "test" should give you an idea of how
much the temperature should be changed.
To adjust
See self-clean Instructions.
Heavily soiled ovens require a 3 1/2 hour
clean cycle.
Heavy splllovers should be removed before setting clean cycle, Repeat clean
cycle.
"A ....
KNOB
B"
DiSK
TO MAKEOVEN
COOLER
TURN DISK
knob:
1. Turn OVEN SET KNOB to OFF and remove the knob
by pulling straight off.
2, Look at the back of the knob. The arrow pointing to
the center of the bottom screw indicates the original
factory setting.
TO MAKEOVEN
HOTTER
TURN DISK
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NOTES
16
NOTES
17
KENMORE
ELECTRIC
RANGE
WARRANTY
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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
ON THE FUNCTIONING
PARTS EXCEPT GLASS PARTS
OF ALL
If, within one year from the date of InstaJlatlon, any part, other than a glass
part, falls to function properly due to a defect In material or workmanship,
Sears will repair or replace It, free of charge.
FULL 30-DAY WARRANTY ON GLASS PARTS AND FINISH OF PORCELAIN ENAMEL, PAINTED OR BRIGHT METAL FINISHED PARTS
If, within 30 days from the date of Installation, any glass part or the finish
on any porcelain enamel, painted or bright metal part is defective In
material or workmanship, Sears will replace the part, free of charge.
FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY
ON MECHANICAL
ADJUSTMENTS
Dear Customer:
Our constant efforts are
directed toward making
sure your new Kenmore
Range will arrive at your
home in perfect condition
For 90 days from the date of InStallation, Sears will provide, free of charge,
any mechanical adjustments necessary for proper operaUon of the range,
except for normal maintenance.
_nd will give you proper
performance. AS part of
these efforts, we feel it Is
If the range is subjected to other than private family use, the above
warranty coverage Is effective for only 90 days.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE
BY CONTACTING
THE
NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTERIDEPARTMENT
IN THE
UNITED STATES
This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO.
Dept. 731 CR.W
Sears Tower
our responsibility to provide you with t his warranty
for your range.
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service Is nationwide.
Your Kenmore Range has added value when you consider that Sears has a service unit near you staffed by
Sears trained technicians..,
professional technicians spec:fically trained on Sears appliances, having the
parts, tools and equipment to ensure that we meet our pledge to you -- "We Service What We SelW'
TO FURTHER ADD TO THE VALUE OF YOUR RANGE, BUY A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.
YearsofOwnershipCoverage
Kenmore Ranges are designed, manufactured and
tested for years of dependable operation. Yet, any
modern appliance may require service from time
to time. The Sears Warranty plus the Sears Maintenance Agreement provides protection from unexpected repair bills and assures you of enjoying
maximum range efficiency.
Hers'_ a comparative warranty and Maintenance
Agreement chart showing you the benefits of a
Sears Range Maintenance Agreement.
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